Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer similar games & best alternatives

Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

What works
  • Engaging and logical puzzles
  • Strong narrative and character development
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Excellent voice acting and soundtrack
  • Balanced pacing and immersive atmosphere
Things to keep in mind
  • Some players find the ending rushed
  • Limited replayability beyond achievements
  • No multiplayer or cooperative features
  • Occasional minor ui or control issues on steam deck
  • Supernatural elements may not appeal to all

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard

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  • Slender Threads

  • King's Quest

  • My Big Sister

  • Röki

  • Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit

  • Underground Blossom
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard

  • Slender Threads

  • My Big Sister
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Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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